When you and a tenant sign a rental agreement or lease, you both are bound to the terms of the contract. Most times, however, it will be the tenant who initiates the early termination of a lease, either intentionally or unintentionally. It is rare that a landlord or property owner breaks a lease. Of course, it does happen; it is just a very infrequent occurrence.

With Advanced Notice

Most of the time, a tenant will seek an early termination to a lease or rental agreement because he needs to move to another location, for whatever reason. Many times, the tenant needs to move away from the area for a job. Obviously, he will seek to terminate the lease before it naturally expires. It behooves you to work with your tenant who wants to leave early, and we suggest that you work with the tenant to make his move as painless for both of you as possible.

Of course, if he wishes to vacate his rental unit early, you have to cover yourself financially. You will want to get as much advanced notice as possible so that you can seek out a new tenant to fill the vacancy.

The goal is to have a paying tenant in your rental unit for as much time as possible with little to no time in a vacant state. Every day you are without a paying tenant, your past tenant has to pay.

With No Notice

Things get a bit messier when your tenant up and leaves without notice and you have no way to get in touch with them after they’ve left. Things are muddled too when you initiate breaking a lease.

It is not uncommon to wake up one morning to find that one of your rental units had been vacated without any notice. In this case, you had better follow all the proper procedures of your state. You want to make sure that you document everything. You should try to find your ex-tenant, but you also need to find a new tenant to fill the vacancy, forcing you to double your efforts.

If you breach a rental agreement or lease, your tenant has the right to end the lease before its end date. He technically did not break the lease, you did.

Proper Notice

In most jurisdictions, a tenant must give you 30 days or more notice before vacating the premises. This should give you enough time to find a new tenant. In some jurisdictions, even with 30 days’ notice, the former tenant owes rent all the way up until the end of the lease agreement, provided that the rental unit has not yet been occupied.

Do not think that you can bring in a new tenant and keep collecting rent from the former tenant simultaneously, though. That is a no no.

As you can see, there are some nuances around breaking the lease. Most often, leases and rental agreements are broken by your tenants. Work with them and then get busy finding a new tenant.

You will find that roommate changes happen very frequently in this college town. The in- and outflow of students can be a bit overwhelming at times. However, it is a fact of life and a part of the business. Roommates who grew up together and have been friends for decades may find that they cannot live together now that they are out on their own. They may argue loudly and bother your other tenants or they may have physical altercations that put other tenants at risk of bodily injury.

Behind on Rent-

A roommate may also have difficulty paying rent. It is far better to allow that tenant to vacate than to have the entire renal unit go vacant. This is where knowing your tenants and knowing how to negotiate plays a huge role in keeping your rental units occupied.

Finding Roommates-

Suggest to the tenant that remains that they can advertise in common areas that they are seeking a new roommate. They can also advertise on campus and in the newspaper. You can certainly help them find a roommate to replace his old roomie.

Sublet options-

Of course, in a college town, you are also faced with the very high probability that many of your tenants will want to return home for the summer vacation, leaving you with a lot of vacancies. This, of course, is why rental agreements and leases in college towns are 12 months long rather than 9 months long so you get the assurance of those 3 summer months of full rent.

This is not to say that your tenants won’t go home anyway. You can earn a lot of good will simply by suggesting to your college-age tenants who want to return home that they find people they can sublet their rental to. This is a common practice in towns and cities that have thousands of college-aged students.

The concept is quite simple: As a landlord or property manager, you can consent to a subleasing agreement between your tenant and his subtenant. You can absolutely also decline. Your tenant is still financially responsible for all rent that is owed to you and he will be held liable for any non-payment.

However, you will be better off in the long run if you help your tenants find subtenants. They will most likely return when school starts up again. You will also get the benefit of having an occupied apartment for the three months that your tenants are gone. You may be amazed at how quickly an apartment unit goes downhill when nobody is in it. You will have way more maintenance and cleaning to do if you do not fill the space with a subtenant.

Making your rental eye catching is the most important aspect of reaching out to prospective renters online. Your rental must stand out from the rest, and give people a reason to want to know more. Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to capturing the essence of your rental.

Do: Take a shot from the curb

Showing off your home’s curb appeal should be one of your top priorites as potential renters often decide within a matter of minutes whether they want to keep looking or move on to another listing. Make sure you get the whole house in the shot, and don’t have cars or other objects blocking your line of sight.

Don’t: Make your rental look deformed

When taking a shot from the curb, be mindful of your camera’s angle. The roof line should be parallel with the photo’s frame to make it look level- not look like there is a landslide on the property.

Do: Welcome visitors

An attractive front door and entryway go a long way in setting the tone for the rest of your home. Leaving the door open in one of your photos can also send a welcoming message.

Don’t: Create an unwelcoming feel

Make sure you do a walk through in your rental before hiring someone to take pictures for you, if that is the path you take. You want to know that the property looks exactly the way you want it to before you pay someone to photograph your rental.

Do: Consider a bird’s-eye view

Taking a photo from above is a great way to show off a large property or a waterfront location. It is best if you can get close enough so the home is visible without having to draw an arrow or a box around it.

Don’t: Consider a fish-eye lens

Some use a fish-eye lens to make smaller spaces appear larger. However, they often have the opposite effect, making the space feel smaller and distorted. As a general rule of thumb, stick with a traditional lens for listing photos and make updates to rooms to make them appear larger if need be.

Do: Capture your home’s selling points

You may think it’s best to skip the bathroom when taking listing photos, but if yours was recently update, show it off! You would be surprised how important the bathroom actually is to potential renters. Think about showing off anything that is unique to your rental that makes it different and desirable.

Don’t: Capture yourself in the mirror

Adding a mirror to a room is one way to add more light to a room. And while a vanity can be a home’s selling point, you want buyers to picture themselves in the mirror-not you. Stay out of your listing photos by avoiding angles where you or the flash or your camera may be reflected.

Do: Stage each room

While there are several options to consider when staging your home, the key is to put your best foot forward in your listing photos. Try a simple vase of flowers: it freshens the space without hiding the countertops and is homey and welcoming.

Don’t: Stage a mess

If there’s one absolute “no” when it comes to listing photos, it’s capturing a mess. To check if your level of cleanliness is the right amount, do the “grandma test” by asking yourself if your grandma would feel at home here.

Do: Play up the season

Even if your rental has sat on the market for a while, it will seem up-to-date if the photos reflect the season. If it’s summer, take a sunny photo of the backyard. If it’s winter, create a cozy feel with a fire and a warm blanket.

Don’t: Play up your holiday décor

Over-the-top holiday décor can be a turn-off, especially if buyers don’t celebrate that holiday. Instead, consider ways to decorate for the season as a whole and take photos of rooms without themed décor.

Do: Show off the view

If the view is one of your home’s selling points, you’ll definitely want to show it off. It is best if you can capture it with a part of the house, like the deck, in a shot. That way, renters can tell where the view is from and more easily picture themselves there.

Don’t: Show off your pets

It’s best to focus on the parts of your home that will be there when a renter moves in. As much as you may love your pets, showing them off can come across like false advertising.

Do: Consider the backdrop

If a room in your rental has an incredible backdrop, try to capture it in your photos. Rearranging the furniture can also have a dramatic impact on a space.

Don’t: consider a screenshot

It can be tempting to take a screenshot of an online street-view of your home, but do not do it! Even if you don’t want to hire a professional, your own exterior photo is likely a better option for your listing.

Do: Show off architectural details

Archways, nooks and crannies may be hard to photograph, but they are what give your rental character. Try to capture a few of the architectural details if you can.

Don’t: Show off architectural blunders

Every home has its blemishes, but that does not mean you have to capture them all in the photos. The listing is the time to put your best foot forward; the open house and inspection are when the buyer can take note of the imperfections. You may also want to consider making a few small improvements, like updating the bathroom, before listing your rental.

Do: Take a night shot with the lights on

While it’s easy to assume daytime shots are the best, a nighttime exterior shot can create the right amount of contrast to make your photos stand out. They key is to leave your home’s interior and exterior lights on while you take the photo.

Don’t: Take an interior shot in the dark

When it comes to interior photos, the more light, the better. Use lamps and daytime window light to make your photos as bright as possible, while still looking natural.

Mold is one of the newest environmental hazards causing concern among renters. Across the country, tenants have won multimillion-dollar cases against landlords for significant health problems — such as rashes, chronic fatigue, nausea, cognitive losses, hemorrhaging, and asthma — allegedly caused by exposure to “toxic molds” in their building.

If you suspect there is mold in your Chico rental unit/property, learn what to look for. Even better, take steps to prevent mold before it becomes a problem.

Where Mold Is Found

Mold comes in various colors and shapes. The villains — with names like stachybotrys, penicillium, aspergilus, paecilomyces, and fusarium — are black, white, green, or gray. Some are powdery, others shiny. Some molds look and smell disgusting; others are barely seen — hidden between walls, under floors and ceilings, or in less accessible spots, such as basements and attics.

Mold often grows on water-soaked materials, such as wall paneling, paint, fabric, ceiling tiles, newspapers, or cardboard boxes. Humidity sets up prime growing conditions for mold. Buildings in naturally humid climates of Texas, California, and the Southern U.S. have experienced more mold problems than residences in drier climates. But whatever the climate, mold can grow as long as moisture is present.

Mold and Your Health

Mold is also among the most controversial of environmental hazards. There is considerable debate within the scientific and medical communities about which molds, and what situations, pose serious health risks to people in their homes. There is no debate, however, among tenants who have suffered the consequences of living amidst (and inhaling) mold spores.

Keep in mind that most mold is not harmful to your health –for example, the mold that grows on shower tiles is not dangerous. It takes an expert to know whether a particular mold is harmful or just annoying. And it’s very tricky to find out whether a person who has been exposed to mold has actually inhaled or ingested it. New tests that measure the presence of a particular mold’s DNA in a blood sample are the only way to know for sure whether the mold is present in the body.

Landlord Legal Responsibilities for Tenant Exposure to Mold

With a few exceptions, landlord responsibilities regarding mold have not been clearly spelled out in building codes, ordinances, statutes, or regulations.

State Laws on Mold

Only a few states have taken steps toward establishing permissible mold standards. California, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, and Texas are among the few that have passed laws aimed at developing guidelines and regulations for mold in indoor air.

For example, California’s “Toxic Mold Protection Act of 2001″ authorizes the state’s Department of Health Services (now called the Department of Health Care Services) to set permissible levels of indoor mold exposure for sensitive populations (like children, or people with compromised immune systems or respiratory problems). The California law also allows the DHCS to develop identification and remediation standards for contractors, owners, and landlords and requires landlords to disclose to current and prospective tenants the presence of any known or suspected mold. For a preliminary report on the implementation of the Act, see the DHS 2005 Report to the California Legislature, Implementation of the Toxic Mold Protection Act of 2001.

Local Laws on Mold

A few cities have enacted ordinances related to mold. For example:

In San Francisco, mold is considered a legal nuisance, putting it into the same category as trash accumulation or an infestation of vermin. Tenants (and local health inspectors) can sue landlords under private and public nuisance laws if they fail to clean up serious problems. For details, check the San Francisco Department of Public Health website.

Mold Caused by Tenant Behavior

The liability picture changes when mold grows as the result of your own behavior, such as keeping the apartment tightly shut, creating high humidity, or failing to maintain necessary cleanliness. When a tenant’s own negligence is the sole cause of injury, the landlord is not liable.

Mold Clauses in Leases

Some landlords include clauses in the lease that purport to relieve them from any liability resulting from mold growth. A smart landlord will try to prevent the conditions that lead to the growth of mold — and tenants should be the landlord’s partner in this effort. This approach requires maintaining the structural integrity of the property i.e. the roof, plumbing, and windows. You can help by preventing mold problems in your home in the first place and promptly reporting problems that need the landlord’s attention.

There’s no doubt that in most parts of the country, winter weather is just around the corner. As a Chico landlord, you may think of fall maintenance at your rental properties as raking leaves and tending to flower beds. However, fall is the best time to prepare your rental property for winter weather. Winters here in Northern California may not always be the worst, but still it is smart to take the time now to prepare for the upcoming winter season.

If you don’t deal with potential issues now, before they actually happen, you could end up with some significant repairs to work through that could have been prevented. Here are 13 ways that landlords can prepare their rental properties now for the coldest months of the year.

Clear rain gutters. It’s important that you don’t skip this fall task, because it could have a big impact on the rental property in the winter. Clear out leaves, sticks and other debris so the gutters can easily drain water from the roof. If the gutters are clogged, the roof could suffer damage from poor drainage and excessive rain.Inspect the roof. It’s much easier to repair or replace shingles in the non-winter months and that ensures your rental property roof will be strong enough to withstand even the biggest winter storm.Winterize yard sprinklers. If the rental property has a sprinkler system, you can empty them of any leftover water to ensure they don’t freeze and burst. Whether you do this yourself or hire a service, it’s a small task that could have a big impact if not done.Seal sidewalk and driveway cracks. Water gets into cracks in sidewalks and driveways and expands them via freezing and thawing. What was a small crack in the fall can turn into an eyesore or a safety hazard by spring. Use a concrete sealer manufactured for just this purpose to stop the process.Take care of the A/C unit. If your rental property has an A/C system, fall is a wonderful time to safeguard it for the winter. Clean out any debris and cover it up, especially if you live in an area of heavy snow or ice. Protecting the A/C unit will ensure that it will be ready to kick on next year when it is needed.

Inspect doors and windows. Locate areas around doors and windows where heat is most likely to escape, such as loose caulking, torn weather stripping and gaps where doors and windows meet frames. Take the time to repair these areas now before the cold weather arrives, because it is easier and will save your tenants money on their heating bill.Wrap pipes before winter. Look for un-insulated pipes and wrap them with foam sleeves to ensure they won’t freeze when temperatures drop. Frozen pipes can easily burst, causing all kinds of water damage. By getting a jump on it, you can prevent this kind of catastrophe. Don’t forget to detach garden hoses from spigots and draining those lines as well.Inspect the heating system. Turn the heater on to ensure that everything is working properly so you can get a service person out before it’s the middle of winter and the waiting list is very long. Also, replace the furnace filter and make sure vents open and close properly.Arrange for a furnace tune-up. Many professional services offer winterizing tune ups for furnaces, and it’s always a good idea for a professional to perform maintenance on the furnace than it is to wait for it to break.Check alarms. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are a critical part of keeping tenants safe, and it’s your duty to ensure that they are all in proper working order. Carbon monoxide detectors are particularly important in winter, as people tend to keep windows closed.Clean ducts out. Every few years, it’s a smart idea to get the ductwork of the rental property vacuumed out. Debris can build up, restricting the flow of air and putting strain on heating and cooling systems.Inspect the chimney. If your rental property has a fireplace and chimney, make sure it is taken care of before tenants use the fireplace for the first time. Arrange for a professional to inspect and clean the chimney, clearing it for debris and checking to make sure no other repairs are needed. A faulty chimney can become a health hazard as well as a safety and fire hazard.Consider adding more insulation. While there is a cost involved, many home owners add insulation to the attic in the fall to help with heating and cooling. Adding to the existing insulation can make a big difference in how well the rental property stays warm or cool.

Sooner than you think, winter will be unleashing its full fury, and it is up to you to make sure your rental property is ready for the serious frost, rain and cold that is being predicted. The time to prepare is in the fall, well before the first winter storm arrives in your area. While your rental property may not be able to withstand every single winter-related disaster, by being prepared you can minimize the damage and problems, thus saving yourself time, stress and money.

As Halloween approaches, your youngest residents are anticipating a night filled with costumes and candy. While the holiday is all about celebrating the spooky and the scary, you don’t want that to turn into reality. Whether you manage a rental home on the side or own a small building in Chico, ensure that everyone involved has a safe and fun holiday by taking the following safety precautions on your property.

Light outdoor and common areas:

Paths and hallways aren’t the only places that will receive the brunt of trick-or-treat traffic. Make sure any stairways, side alleys, and front lawns are properly lit too, so kids can see where they’re going. A well-lit property will also deter tricksters who are looking for homes to vandalize. Replace burnt-out floodlights or add solar lights along pathways to brighten dark areas.

Install non-slip treads:

Carrying heavy bags of candy up and down stairs while wearing a mask and costume can be the perfect recipe for a bad fall. Prevent trick-or-treaters from tripping on the steps by installing non-slip stair treads. Spending a few dollars on anti-slip tape at the hardware store is a no-brainer when it comes to preventing injuries on your Chico property.

Limit access to unauthorized areas:

The risk of vandalism and theft goes up on Halloween, when there’s a lot more foot traffic around your neighborhood. Remind your residents to close and lock exterior doors, gates, and windows so they won’t be easy targets for criminal activity.

Ask residents to enclose pets:

Unfamiliar visitors and loud noises can make pets nervous. Prevent escaped pets or aggressive behavior by reminding your residents to keep their pets away from the front door.

Remind residents about fire safety:

Remind your residents about your policies for open flames on the property, especially as the weather gets chilly. Candles, jack-o-lanterns, and luminaries are fun seasonal decorations, but they can also be easily overturned. Complete an inspection of the smoke detectors on your property and ask your residents to use battery-powered lights as a safer alternative.

Your Chico rental property may be a well-maintained, cozy unit with universal appeal and you might be the world’s greatest landlord, but what happens when a bad neighbor makes it hard for you to attract or keep decent tenants? While landlords have some control over what their own tenants can and cannot do in a rental property, there’s not much that can be done about bad neighbors on their own nearby property.

Here are three of the most common bad neighbor practices and some ideas on how you can minimize the effect the neighbor might have on your current and future tenants.

Even if your rental property is well-maintained and landscaped, it doesn’t take much for prospective tenants to glance next door and wonder what kind of person they will be living next to if they choose to move in. Seeing bad neighbors and ugly property every day may be one of those things that prospective tenants feel like they simply can’t live with.

Cosmetically, you can minimize the view from your own rental property by using some creative landscaping methods. Consider installing a privacy fence between your property and the bad neighbor. Many cities allow fencing as tall as between 6 to 8 feet in the backyard. Try planting fast-growing trees that will soon be tall enough to screen out the trashy yard. If a view from one of the rental property’s window overlooks the neighbor’s bad yard, try installing dual blinds that only open at the top half, allowing light and a view of the sky while blocking out a downward view of the mess.

From a legal standpoint, see what kind of regulations the city has in place for yard or lot maintenance standards. Many cities have outlined minimum requirements for residents that include maximum grass height, keeping trash and junk on a property, inoperable motor vehicles, outdoor storage rules, maintenance for dead trees and other vegetation and keeping commercial equipment on private property. Get the law on your side and let officials know that the neighbor is violating city codes.

Bad Neighbor #2. Big, Loud Dogs

Dealing with the noise from a neighbor’s dogs can be one of the most frustrating things as a landlord because it can be a deal breaker for otherwise qualified tenants who love your rental property.

Similarly, neighbors who allow their big dogs to roam around the neighborhood can scare off prospective tenants who don’t want to risk living next to animals that are potentially unpredictable. Whether it’s the dog’s barking or merely the presence of big dogs next door, these bad neighbors probably don’t realize the difficulties they are causing you.

Most cities have regulations in place to deal with dogs who bark excessively or who are allowed to roam free. Check with the city to determine the standards for unreasonable levels of noise and especially how they pertain to dogs. Generally, louder noises are allowed during the day with a quiet period outlined for evenings and nights. Know what the law allows before you head next door to discuss it with the dog owner. If bad neighbors are unwilling to make changes, you and your tenants are well within your rights to call the police or animal control. With enough warnings and fines, the dog owners will either comply or lose their animals.

As a landlord, you might consider changing your rental agreement to allow prospective tenants with a dog. The reason for this is that current dog owners have a hard time finding rental properties that allow pets, so they may be less likely to turn up their nose at the neighbor’s animals. Also, current dog owners may be a little more tolerant of neighboring dogs because they have one of their own.

Bad Neighbor #3. Excessive or Late Night Noise

When your rental property’s neighbor has a habit of blasting loud music, hosting rowdy late night parties or working with power tools early in the morning, it can drive current and prospective tenants crazy. If you confront the neighbor about noise problems, it’s helpful to have knowledge of the city’s noise ordinances to back you up.

Similar to the dog regulations, cities generally have noise ordinances in place for certain times of day. Noise above a certain decibel level in the evening and night can be a violation, and therefore enforced by law. First, remind bad neighbors about the restrictions and politely inform him or her that you’ll encourage your tenants to report excessive violations. Then, give your tenants the information they need to make the reports to the police if and when the neighbor ever generates excessive noise during off hours.

You can also take certain steps to minimize outside noise from within the rental property. Windows are the primary entry point for outside noise, so make sure that all the caulking and weather stripping is intact and making a tight seal. You might consider installing multiple pane windows in the spots that face the neighbor’s property to better block acoustics from next door. Putting up soundproofing window covers, like shutters, window blankets or noise reducing curtains can further muffle outside noises for your tenants.

The modern-day renter chooses the renter lifestyle because it’s convenient and worry free. Once they become residents of your Chico property, how can you ensure you deliver that implied promise? Keeping the ship running smoothly is an uphill battle — appliances will break, amenities need maintenance, and maintenance delays will happen. They key to placating frustrated residents as you work to resolve issues is delivering great customer service.

Keep residents in the loop

As a resident, it’s irritating to deal with a leaky faucet and not know when it will be taken care of. When appliances break, or when the elevator is out of commission, let your residents know when they can expect the issue to be fixed. Return calls and messages for maintenance service as soon as you can, and update residents on the status of the repair. Providing a fix-by date will help residents cope with the inconvenience and communicate that your team is aware of and addressing the problem.

Resolve problems ASAP

Your residents will take the small things for granted until a problem arises: the dumpster overflows, the laundry stops working, or the elevator is shut down for maintenance. Your residents expect an orderly apartment community where everything works as it’s supposed to. When things break and issues aren’t addressed, their satisfaction level with your community will decrease. If you let it drag on for too long, they are more likely to consider moving once their lease expires.

Show you care

Building a foundation for resident satisfaction begins with great service from the management. When delays happen and things go wrong, it’s vital to communicate to residents how your team is working to fix the problem. At the end of the day, responsive customer service and prompt maintenance are the best ways to communicate that you value your residents and care about their living experience.

When renewal season rolls around, how are you enticing your residents to stay in your units for another year? Incentivizing Chico tenants to renew their lease while staying within your budget can be a tricky balancing act. By providing residents with perks they actually want, you’ll save the time and money needed to turn over a unit. Here are some renewal incentive ideas you can try to stay within your budget and make your tenants happy.

Cash is the best renewal incentive

Even if you aren’t able to give your residents a free month of rent, offering a discount can go a long way. Software Advice, a source for property management system reviews, found in their survey of renters that 52 percent of residents prefer incentives in the form of cash or spendable rewards. A $50 discount or a “rent coupon” your residents can apply towards rent is a practical way to show your residents that you appreciate them.

Schedule a unit upgrade

Rejuvenate your residents’ unit with a new paint job, or have them choose from a range of colors to paint an accent wall in the apartment. A new coat of paint can make a big difference in helping an apartment feel bright and new at a budget-friendly cost. Another low-cost service you can offer is a free carpet cleaning.

Offer discounted or covered parking

A covered parking spot, or one closer to your residents’ unit, is a great incentive for renewing residents, especially in regions with cold winters. If you charge for parking, a monthly discount is another reward you can offer while staying within your budget.

Pass on your cable or Internet discounts

If you own a large apartment building, you may qualify for referral discounts or rewards for the residents you refer for cable and Internet services. Talk to the provider to see if you can pass on discounts or upgrades to your renewing residents.

Offer a renewal menu

Reward your residents’ loyalty by offering them a renewal menu to choose from. Include items like carpet cleaning, paint touchups, or a gift certificate to a local restaurant. You’ll be able to keep the choices within your budget, and residents will appreciate the freedom to pick their own rewards.

Chico property managers don’t need to pull out all the stops to convince residents to renew. Renters will be much more willing to renew the lease if they know the management is fair, courteous, and responsive. In addition to offering your residents practical incentives, remember to show residents how much you value them throughout the year with great customer service.

If you plan to use fireworks, make sure they are legal in your area.
Be Extra Careful With Sparklers

-Little arms are too short to hold sparklers, which can heat up to 1,200 degrees. How about this? Let your young children use glow sticks instead. They can be just as fun but they don’t burn at a temperature hot enough to melt glass.

-Closely supervise children around fireworks at all times.
Take Necessary Precautions

-Do not wear loose clothing while using fireworks.

-Never light fireworks indoors or near dry grass.

-Point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from brush, leaves and flammable substances
Be Prepared for an Accident or Injury

-Stand several feet away from lit fireworks. If a device does not go off, do not stand over it to investigate it. Put it out with water and dispose of it.

-Always have a bucket of water and/or a fire extinguisher nearby. Know how to operate the fire extinguisher properly.

If a child is injured by fireworks, immediately go to a doctor or hospital. If an eye injury occurs, don’t allow your child to touch or rub it, as this may cause even more damage.
HAVE A HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!